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Adobe Photoshop CC Introduction 2 Days - Cardiff

Key Course Details:

Level:

Introduction to Intermediate

Location:

Central Cardiff

Duration:

2
Days - 10am to 5pm

Price:

£450 + vat

Dates:

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Learn the fundamentals of Photoshop as we guide you through this comprehensive introduction to the number one image-manipulation program. We will show you how to adjust and enhance images. This is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in photographic visuals.

After we give you a complete tour of the Photoshop environment, we will show you how to adjust images, create compositions, fix common photo issues, apply colour fills and gradients, and adjust and style text and layers. With our guidance, your artwork will be ready for output to the web.

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Photoshop Introduction 2 Days
Course Details

This 2-day Introduction course helps you learn about the tools and features available in Adobe Photoshop. We will help you understand how this industry-leading program takes image manipulation to a new level. You will use the program's tools for painting, retouching, and enhancing images by using selections and layers.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Navigate the Photoshop environment
- Select parts of an image in several ways
- Enhance images by using Adjustment Layers and Smart Sharpen
- Understand tools used for painting and retouching images
- Fill areas with colour and gradients
- Blend images to create simple compositions
- Create type and produce simple adverts
- Resize images for the web and for print
- Add, adjust and style both text and layers
- Output artwork for the web
- Prepare images for print
Our goal is for you to understand the basics of adjusting and enhancing images.

Course Target Audience and delegate prerequisites:

This course is intended for digital artists and photographers as well as those who work for advertising agencies, design agencies, marketing agencies, production houses, and specialist corporate departments.

You will need basic PC or Mac skills, including a solid understanding of a computer's operating system (Windows or Mac OS). You will also need to know how to launch a program, create and save files, and copy files from CDs and other media.
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Full Course Outline

The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.
Managing the Adobe Photoshop Environment
- Exploring the Interface
- Managing Panels
- Adjusting and Saving your Workspace
- Zooming in and out and moving around
- Using Undos with the History Panel
Working with Selections
- Creating Selections using Marquee, Magic Wand, Quick Selection and Lasso tools
- Adding and Subtracting from a selection
- Transforming a Selection
- Modifying a Selection using Select and Mask
- Saving and Reloading a Selection
Enhancing an Image
- Cropping an image
- Using Levels and Curves Adjustment Layers
- Using Hue/Saturation Adjustment Layer
- Using Colour Balance Adjustment Layer
- Sharpening using Smart Sharpen
Painting, Retouching and creating Artistic Images
- Basics of Painting
- Clone Stamp and Healing Brush tools
- Using the Filter Gallery
Working with Layers
- Creating New Layers
- Transforming Layer Objects
- Applying Transparency and changing the Blend modes
- Adding Text
- Creating Layer Masks
- Adding Layer Styles
Working with Colour
- Choosing colours
- Using the Eyedropper tool
- Filling an area with colour
- Creating gradients
Adding Type
- Using the Type tool
- Formatting Text
- Adding Layer styles to Text
- Rasterising text
Checking the Image settings
- Sizing images for web pages
- Sizing images for print
- Resizing images
- Changing the Canvas Size
Saving images
- Understanding different file types
- Saving for Web
Printing images
- Understanding the Print options
Layer Masks
- Working non-destructively with Layer Masks
- Creating Layer Masks
- Editing Layer Masks
- Creating Fading Effects with Layer Masks
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Location Details

This course is provided at the Cardiff training centre located at:
Brunel House
2 Fitzalan Road
Cardiff
CF24 0UY

The Cardiff training centre is located in Brunel House which is only 3 minutes on foot from Cardiff Queen Street train station. Trains to/from Cardiff Central station run every 10 minutes. Directly opposite the building is a convenient NCP car park.

Daily course times run between 10am and 5pm with an hour break for lunch and both mid morning and mid-afternoon refreshment breaks.

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Photoshop Introduction 2 Days - Upcoming Cardiff Course Dates

06 Jan - 07 Jan	£450 + vat
10 Feb - 11 Feb	£450 + vat
26 Feb - 27 Feb	£450 + vat
07 Apr - 08 Apr	£450 + vat
30 Apr - 01 May	£450 + vat
16 Jun - 17 Jun	£450 + vat
30 Jun - 01 Jul	£450 + vat

Client Reviews

"I now feel very confident with Photoshop, the last two days have helped build my knowledge of the program and I look forward to trying out the new things I have learnt."
Alex Goodman, iris Culture, Photoshop - 1 Day Introduction
"Thoroughly enjoyed each course I've completed with XChange and found the training style to be brilliant and conducive to learning."
Paul Fisher, BAE Systems, Photoshop - 2 Day Advanced
"Good overview for beginners on making selections, image manipulation and corrections."
Claire Williams, Ascribe, Photoshop - 2 Day Introduction
"Considering I have never used Photoshop before I have come away with a brilliant set of new skills that will not only help in my current job but also going forward in my career. Our trainer was a positive, enthusiastic and patient course leader and I have thoroughly enjoyed my two days on the course."
Jourdan Kenny, Trendsetter Home Furnishings, Photoshop - 2 Day Introduction
"The course was extremely useful and I really enjoyed it! The trainer was great and I hope to put it all into good practice."
Sarah Frandsen, Wimbledon Tennis Championships, Photoshop - 2 Day Introduction
"The course was very helpful. As a complete novice I now feel I have enough knowledge to get started. I enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and small group. I would definitely recommend this course. "
Kerri McKenna, The Bead Shop, Photoshop Introduction - 2 Days
"Good pace and broad spectrum of basics covered, along with some harder content. Instructor was friendly, direct and highly knowledgeable. Not a pressured environment, very useful."
Jennifer Brough, Chartered Insurance Institute, Photoshop - 1 Day Introduction
"The trainer was excellent and able to answer any questions I had. Great conditions and excellent helpful staff throughout my day."
Steven Arnoldi, M & G, Photoshop - 1 Day Introduction
"It was a good starting point to learn about Photoshop and was a good relaxed informal class."
Melanie Day, Parker Hannifin, Photoshop - 2 Day Introduction
"Great course, great tutor - really enjoyed it! Cheers!"
Simon Thompson, Bedford Borough Council, Photoshop - 2 Day Intermediate